Dental Care With Medicaid for Adults Offers Help

Low-income families, disabled individuals, and dual-eligible seniors on Medicare can sometimes pay for dental care with their Medicaid plan.

When Medicaid covers a specific dental service, your out-of-pocket costs will be nominal – if you can find a local provider willing to accept the meager reimbursement rates.

Your experience depends significantly on the rules in the state where you live.


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